Hope Southlake (Hope Upper Cervical Spine Center) offers a unique, natural approach to helping with depression. Our focus is on the upper cervical spine—the top two vertebrae in your neck—which protect the brainstem. A misalignment in this area can disrupt normal brainstem and nervous system function, potentially affecting mood and wellbeing. Using precise upper cervical chiropractic adjustments, we gently realign the atlas and axis bones to remove pressure from the brainstem and restore proper nerve communication. This safe, non-invasive technique helps your body heal and regulate itself better, often leading to significant improvements in depression symptoms without drugs or surgery.

Yes, injuries or misalignments in the neck can play a role in mood disorders like depression. Research and clinical observations have noted that even a mild concussion or whiplash injury to the head or neck can increase the risk of developing depression. These injuries can affect the upper cervical spine and brainstem, which in turn may alter brain chemistry or nerve signals related to mood. In some cases, depression symptoms might appear shortly after the trauma or even years later if the underlying neck issue isn’t corrected. By correcting upper cervical misalignments, we aim to address one potential root cause of depression, and indeed,some studies have shown significant improvement in depression scores after specific upper cervical chiropractic corrections.

Absolutely. Upper cervical chiropractic care is a very safe and gentle form of treatment. Unlike some conventional approaches, it involves no medications and no invasive procedures. Our doctors use precise, controlled adjustments without any twisting or forceful jerking of the neck, making the process comfortable for the patient. This natural approach carries minimal risk, and many patients not only find it safe but also beneficial for their overall health as they work to overcome depression.